It’s not clear yet what impact the measure will have on the Portland-Milwaukie light rail extension, the project behind the controversy. The line is already under construction. However, if left intact after possible legal challenges, the measure could severely limit the future development of rail in the county. For the full story, click here.

Rail Operations is currently in the process of replacing all stub end tracks at Hoboken Terminal with new sliding friction bumper blocks, as well as advancing a speed control system for trains entering Hoboken Terminal.

The $99 million streetcar opened in December 2014 amid sky-high expectations, but ridership failed to meet expectations in its first year and plummeted nearly 60% after the city began charging $1 to ride.